Kristian Nairn is best known for his role as the lumbering and loyal servant Hodor in Game of Thrones. He was one of the series’ most popular characters despite only uttering one word (repeatedly) during the series.

I adore that boy. He’s the little brother I never had. I still feel that way. I think probably to the day we die we’ll be connected. … It was a wonderful thing.”

The actor talks about his new memoir, 'Beyond the Throne,' and tells PEOPLE about filming Hodor's "monumental" final scene

Game of Thrones’ alum Kristian Nairn opened up about his new memoir, ‘Beyond the Throne,’ in an exclusive interview with Us Weekly